Chain rubbing the inside of the front derailleur one smallest gearing.

I recently replaced my bottom bracket and crankset and while tuning my bike up, I noticed that when the chain is on the lowest possible gear (biggest cog and smallest chainring), the chain rubs the inner part of the front derailleur.

The chain line for the crankset is 45mm and the front derailleur is also for 45 mm. The front derialleur

Both the front derailleur and the crankset are Shimano Soras but the front derailleur is front the last gen. one. However, seeing as the chainline is the same at 45 mm, they should both be compatible.

As for the limit screw, I've loosened it all the way but the problem still persists.

The new crankset that I am using is also the same number of speeds as my old crankset and since the chainline is the same at 45 mm, I'd expect it to work together perfectly without needing any spacers.

IF the outside of the derailleur cage is parallel to the chainwheels and the derailleur is only 2-3 mm above the chainwheel and you changed nothing in the back then the only fix is to add a spacer. You might check from the rear to see if the chainline is good by eye from front to rear.

There's no such thing as a routine repair.

Don't tell me what "should" be - either it is, it isn't, or do something about it.

If you think I'm being blunt take it as a compliment - if I thought you were too weak to handle the truth or a strong opinion I would not bother.

Please take the time to post clearly so we can answer quickly. All lowercase and multiple typos makes for a hard read. Thanks!

IF the outside of the derailleur cage is parallel to the chainwheels and the derailleur is only 2-3 mm above the chainwheel and you changed nothing in the back then the only fix is to add a spacer. You might check from the rear to see if the chainline is good by eye from front to rear.

I have a similar issue. When the lower limit screw is at it's loosest and I shift down to the smallest chainring, the front derailleur hits the frame. This is the same front derailleur that came with my bike but I never noticed that clank sound came from the front derailleur hitting the frame.

That's "pro-set" and it's just an aid to getting the derailleur in proper position, not a solution to your problem. It will not change anything about the way the derailleur adjusts, but merely shows you where the proper position is. Some pics from the side of the bike directly across from the front derailleur, directly above the derailleur, and looking from behind the rear cogs toward the front derailleur at the level of the chain would help. Better would be in-person assistance from a bike co-op, a friend or a bike shop.

The explanation is wrong - you pull down firmly on the cable AFTER the initial tightening of the bolt, then you loosen it, pull up slack and retighten. The pulling procedure is to help everything seat in properly, and will usually produce some slack in the cable, which is why you have to readjust at the clamp. Some people call the procedure pre-stretching but it does not really stretch the cable.

Last edited by cny-bikeman; 03-08-14 at 12:28 PM.

There's no such thing as a routine repair.

Don't tell me what "should" be - either it is, it isn't, or do something about it.

If you think I'm being blunt take it as a compliment - if I thought you were too weak to handle the truth or a strong opinion I would not bother.

Please take the time to post clearly so we can answer quickly. All lowercase and multiple typos makes for a hard read. Thanks!